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A hero is someone who does fantastic things that people love. The guy who rescues a skater from a frozen pond is a hero. A hero can be the main character of a story, too, if people root for him. Spiderman is the hero of the comic series: he's the central character, but he also saves people.
A hero (feminine: heroine) is a real person or a main fictional character who, in the face of danger, combats adversity through feats of ingenuity, courage, or strength. The original hero type of classical epics did such things for the sake of glory and honor.
hero. noun [ C ] us / ˈhɪər·oʊ / plural heroes ( female heroine, us / ˈher·oʊ·ɪn /) Add to word list. Add to word list. a person admired for bravery, great achievements, or good qualities. literature. The hero is the main character of a story, play, or movie.
4 days ago · 1. a person distinguished by exceptional courage, nobility, fortitude, etc. 2. a person who is idealized for possessing superior qualities in any field. 3. classical mythology. a being of extraordinary strength and courage, often the offspring of a mortal and a god, who is celebrated for his exploits. 4.
someone who does something brave or good that people respect or admire them for: He became a national hero for his part in the revolution. Fewer examples. a sporting hero. a legendary Greek hero. In the film he's portrayed as a hero. He was given a hero's welcome. hero noun [C] (MAIN CHARACTER) B1.
noun. /ˈhɪərəʊ/. /ˈhɪrəʊ/. (plural heroes) a person who is admired by many people for doing something brave or good. a war hero (= somebody who was very brave during a war) a hero of the First World War. one of the country’s national heroes. His charity work has made him something of a local hero.
There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun hero. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. hero has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. ancient Greek history (early 1500s) classical mythology (early 1500s) literature (mid 1600s) theatre (mid 1600s) baking (1930s) See meaning & use.
